Question
The Rwandan genocide was a result of
an economic crisis resulting from corruption and failed crops.
ethnic tensions that had their roots in the period of Belgian rule.
election fraud that occurred soon after independence from Belgium.
conflict between two military leaders over control of the oil industry.
an economic crisis resulting from corruption and failed crops.
ethnic tensions that had their roots in the period of Belgian rule.
election fraud that occurred soon after independence from Belgium.
conflict between two military leaders over control of the oil industry.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The Rwandan genocide was primarily a result of **ethnic tensions that had their roots in the period of Belgian rule**. The Belgian colonial administration exacerbated existing ethnic divisions between the Hutu and Tutsi populations, leading to long-standing animosities. These tensions culminated in the horrific genocide in 1994, where an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed over a span of around 100 days. While there were other contributing factors like political turmoil and economic issues, the historical context of ethnic division played a central role in the genocide.